BURNDY® Mechanical Grounding

Quick Reference Guide

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Ground
Rods/
Rebar GAR GRC GP GK
The GAR is a Fence Post The GRC High Strength Ground The GP is a range-taking ground The GK connector is a ground
Grounding Connector. It is a Rod Clamp is a range-taking connector for joining two parallel connector for joining three equal
range-taking ground connector ground connector for joining a cables to a rod, pipe or column in cables to a rod or tube in a
for joining cable to rod or tube in single copper cable to a copper, a perpendicular configuration. parallel configuration. Acceptable
parallel or right angle configura- copper clad steel, galvanized for direct burial in earth or
tions. steel, or stainless steel ground concrete.

Static
Ground
GIE-G GRF GP-RT
The GIE-G is a temporary clamp for grounding gasoline trucks, tank The GRF is range-taking and is Our GP1726RT is range-taking and
cars, aircraft and other vehicles where the danger of igniting designed for joining one or two designed for joining 1 or 2 conductors
combustibles due to static electricity discharge exists. This connector conductors to a round or square to a round or square pedestal in all
is designed to penetrate thin coats of paint and light corrosion to pedestal in all raised flooring raised flooring systems. This unique,
make electrical contact. systems. patented connector is designed to
penetrate painted pedestals to
establish electrical contact.

Bus Bar/
Flat Bar

KC
The KC SERVIT POST™ is used
to ground 1 or 2 cables to steel
structure, fence post, and trans-
formers. They can also be used
to tap 1 or 2 cables from a
drilled and taped bus bar.
GB
The GB is a range-taking con-
nector used for joining a single
conductor to 1/4” thick bus bar.
Its two piece design separates
the cable from the bus bar.
GBM
The GBM type connector clamps
the cable directly onto the bus
bar surface.
GC
The GC is a range-taking con-
nector for joining two parallel
cables to a 1/4” thick bus bar. Its
two piece design separates the
cables from the bus bar.
GCM
The GCM type connector clamps
the cables directly onto the bus
bar surface.

Fence
Post, GC-A
Piping &
GP GK GD Low Cost Water Pipe Clamps
Tubing The GP is range-taking ground The GK connector is a ground con- The GD is a range-taking Low cost water pipe connectors are used for connecting grounding conduc-
tor to water pipe or copper tube. The cast bronze ground clamps come with
connector for joining two paral- nector for joining three equal connector for joining two cables
lel cables to a rod, pipe or cables to a rod or tube in a paral- to a rod or pipe in a parallel either silicon bronze hardware or brass hardware. Clamps with silicon
column in a perpendicular lel configuration. Acceptable for configuration. bronze hardware are UL467 Listed for direct burial in earth or concrete.
There is also a line of cast bronze clamps for use with conduit. These are
configuration. direct burial in earth or concrete.
used for grounding rigid conduit systems and come with zinc
plated hardware.
GC-A
The GC-A dual rated ground clamps are used for copper and aluminum
cable. GC-A ground clamps are UL Listed for attaching either copper or
aluminum conductors to copper water pipe, galvanized pipe or steel conduit.

GX
The GX is for cross connecting
a wide range of copper cable.
Rail/H-Beam
GA-H
The GA-H is a range-taking
connector for joining a single
cable to an “H” beam or square
tube in a parallel configuration.
GL
The GL is a range-taking connector
for joining 2 parallel cables to a 1/4”
thick bus bar. This connector can also
be used to tap a conductor off a con-
tinuous run. The 2-piece design sep-
arates the cables from the bus bar. 2
bolts provide higher clamping force
on the conductors.
GQ
The GQ is a range-taking ground
connector for connecting a cable
to a large diameter pipe.
Cable & Braid
GG
The GG is for joining braid, bar,
strap, or cable to a rod or tube.
J & RGC
The RGC connectors are tin
plated mechanical clamp
connectors. Unlike the RGC
Series, the J Series requires a
terminal in its installation.
Bus Bar/Flat Bar
GZ
The GZ is a range-taking connector
for joining a single cable to a 1/4”
thick bus bar. The cable is gripped
by curving it around the clamping
bolt in the connector groove when
a higher mechanical holding strength
is needed.
Fence Post, Piping & Tubing
KC
The KC SERVIT POST™ is used
to ground one or two cables to
steel structure, fence post, and
transformers. They can also be
used to tap 1 or 2 cables from a
drilled and tapped bus bar.
KS-DB
The KS-DB SERVIT® is a range-
taking connector for joining a
tap to a run conductor. It is
approved for direct burial and
includes a UL identification tag
for inspection purposes.
EQC
The EQC is an eye-in-basket,
range-taking connector that
fits all standard EEI and NEMA
distribution transformers as a
tank ground terminal.
QGFL
The QGFL bar tap is an eye-in-
basket connector for joining a
single cable to a bus bar or pad.
B1 and B2 versions are available
to differentiate stud size options.
GAR
The GAR is a Fence Post
Grounding Connector. It is a
range-taking ground connector
for joining cable to rod or tube in
parallel or right angle configura-
tions.
Cable
Tray
Braid GC-CT
Flexible copper braid is designed The GC-CT Cable Tray Ground
for applications requiring inten- Clamp is a tin-plated copper
tional movement, to take up linear connector that joins one or two
expansion and contraction, com- copper or aluminum conduc-
pensate for misalignment and tors to a cable tray.
absorb vibration of electrical
equipment and devices.
Transformer
KC QGFL
The KC SERVIT POST™ is used
The QGFL BARTAP™ is an eye-
to ground one or two cables to
in-basket connector for joining a
steel structure, fence post, and
single cable to a bus bar or pad.
transformers. They can also
B1 and B2 versions are available
be used to tap 1 or 2 cables
to differentiate stud size options.
from a drilled and tapped bus
bar.
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GKA KPB CL50-1
The GKA is a range-taking The KPB is a range-taking termi- The Copper Lay-in Lug is
terminal designed for joining nal designed for joining smaller designed for grounding or bond-
smaller conductors to a flat conductors to a flat surface in a ing copper conductor to steel
surface such as a pad or enclo- perpendicular configuration. frame or other metal surfaces
sure. The GKA can be com- where a continuous run is
pletely installed with the use of preferable.
a standard screwdriver.
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GAR3902-BU GAR3902
GAR3902 Series GAR-TC
The GAR3902 Series is designed to connect one conductor to a rod, The GAR-TC features a pre-
pipe, tube or rebar in a perpendicular or parallel configuration. This drilled pad allowing a 2-hole
series is supplied with plated steel hardware. The difference between compression terminal to be con-
this series and our standard GAR connector is the rotating element in nected to water pipe as well as
the 3902 series that allows for perpendicular configurations. The columns and other cylindrical
GAR3902 series with a BU suffix are supplied with DURIUM™ silicon shapes. The terminal may be
bronze hardware, making them acceptable for direct burial in earth or paralleled, 45° or 90° to the pipe.
concrete.
 Sample BURNDY®® Mechanical Grounding Connector Applications

The Mechanical Grounding line is a family of direct burial, UL Listed connectors. Made of high copper
content alloys, they use a nut and bolt design to provide the means for connecting copper cable to
many applications. Only the finest high copper alloys are used to ensure performance under the most
Fence extreme environmental conditions. Where the direct burial symbol appears, that connector is capable
of direct burial applications in earth or embedment in concrete.
Post,
Over 75 years of technological innovations make FCI-BURNDY ® Mechanical Grounding Connectors
Piping & one of the most widely used, specified and highly respected lines in the industry. There are virtually no
Tubing grounding or bonding application problems that our products cannot solve. All FCI-BURNDY ®
Mechanical Grounding Connectors are designed for easy installation and outstanding durability.
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The Direct Burial Symbol indicates that the connector is suitable for burial in
Earth or concrete.

GG
The GG is for joining braid, bar,
strap, or cable to a rod or tube.
The Underwriters Laboratories symbol indicates that the connector meets the
noted UL standard.
The CSA symbol indicates that the connector meets the applicable standards
of the Canadian Standards Association.
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Bonding KS-DB GKA KPB GAR644C-RB

The KS-DB SERVIT® is a range-
taking connector for joining a
tap to a run conductor. It is
approved for direct burial and
includes a UL identification tag
for inspection purposes.
The GKA is a range-taking termi-
nal designed for joining smaller
conductors to a flat surface such
as a pad or enclosure.
The KPB is a range-taking termi-
nal designed for joining smaller
conductors to a flat surface in a
perpendicular configuration.
The GAR644C-RB is a high
copper alloy mechanical connec-
tor for grounding and bonding
copper conductor to ground rod,
IPS pipe and concrete reinforce-
ment bar, in either parallel or
right angle position.

CL50-1
The copper Lay-in Lug is
designed for grounding or bond-
ing copper conductor to steel
frame or other metal surfaces
where a continuous run is
preferable.

YGS
The YGS is an in-line splice
specifically designed for NEC
and other code ground applica-
tions. This terminal features an
inspection hole to ensure proper
cable insertion.

7 FCI BURNDY® Products provides bonding solutions for swimming pools and spas. FCI BURNDY®
Products offers a complete pool and spa package that meets the requirements of NEC Article 680,
8 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations, and UL467, Grounding and Bonding Equipment.

9 National Electric Code

YGA
The YGA is a compression termi-
nal designed for NEC and other
code ground applications. This
terminal features an inspection
hole to ensure proper cable
insertion.
NEC, Article 680, outlines the bonding requirements for swimming pools. The Article states that a
common bonding grid shall be permitted to be any of the following: (1) The structural reinforcing steel
of a concrete pool where the reinforcing rods are bonded together by the usual steel tie wires or the
equipment; (2) The wall of a bolted or welded metal rod; (3) A solid copper conductor, insulated,
covered or bare, not smaller than 8 AWG; or (4) Rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit of
brass or other identified corrosion-resistant metal conduit. Additionally, an 8 AWG solid or larger solid
copper bonding conductor must be used to connect bonded parts to the grid.

Article 250, Grounding, states that grounding conductors and bonding jumpers shall be connected by
exothermic welding, listed pressure connectors, listed clamps or other listed means.

6 Additionally, Article 680 requires that bonding of all electrical conductive surfaces must be maintained
within five (5) feet horizontally of the inside walls of the pool. Bonding covers the drain, rebar, water
inlet pipe, skimmer, ladder, slides, diving structure, underwater lighting, junction boxes (if within 5 feet),
YGC and/or water circulating/heating equipment.
The YGC "C" Tap CRIMPIT® is
manufactured from ETP copper
and incorporates a "massive
design copper extrusion" for
minimum connection resistance.
Application/Users
If you would like to contact one of the users noted in this section, please call our
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Telecommunications
The booming wireless industry is
a perfect candidate for the
Mechanical Grounding system.
With experts predicting that
wireless base stations will dot
the landscape at the rate of one
every six miles, Mechanical
Grounding offers the only
grounding system that installs
quickly and easily, regardless of the
weather. Traditional telephone
companies have been Mechanical
Grounding users for many years.
Architectural and Construction
Engineers
Consultant engineering firms —
the specifiers — appreciate the
benefits of having a sound, proven
grounding system that’s easy to
install.
Army Corps of Engineers
While the Army Corps of Engineers
has not adopted one central standard
for grounding, Mechanical Grounding
has been included in several major
projects of the Armed Forces.
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Mass Transit
With the modernization and elec-
trification of the nation’s railroads
underway and the unstable cost of
oil, BURNDY Mechanical Grounding
is proud to be playing a role in the
revitalization of this industry.
Utilities
Much success can be attributed to the
many utility companies that have
installed the system for a number
of applications. While grounding is
important in any industry, the utility
industry is especially susceptible
to fault currents and may have the
most at risk in terms of the services it
provides to the public.
Pool/Spa Bonding
It’s the season for swimming pools,
and FCI is the place to go for reliable,
code-compliant pool/spa bonding
solutions. FCI offers a complete
pool/spa bonding system that is NEC
compliant and has been tested under
UL467, Grounding and Bonding
Equipment.
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